• Of or pertaining to pessimism; characterized by
    pessimism; gloomy; foreboding.


    Pessimistic meaning & definition 1 of Pessimistic.


  • Pronounced (peZZimistic). Notice the starting is pronounced like the candy [dispensers] called Pez. Most people pronounce this word wrong.

    It is the opposite of [optimistic]. [Pessimistic] is defined as expecting the worst in this worst of all possible worlds.

    Another way to spell [pessimistic] is pezzimistic.

    Pessimistic meaning & definition 2 of Pessimistic.


  • Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

    Pessimistic meaning & definition 3 of Pessimistic.


  • thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation:

    Pessimistic meaning & definition 4 of Pessimistic.

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